Like A Real Engineer!

What happens when youth challenge a group of engineers to complete the STEM activity they did in their program! Listen as the engineers go through the same problem solving steps and align real-world engineering strategies to the challenge they have in building and designing vehicles. Youth see the connection of their activity to the what a real engineer is doing.

Research suggests: The combination of the STEM activity and positive role models in the field enhanced the development of a STEM identity in youth, as they could see themselves as someone who was interested in STEM and had the potential to be a legitimate participant in STEM careers (Research in Science Education).

Now that you've watched the video, reflect on what you saw and post your responses.

Brainstorm possible engineers in your community you could invite to participate at your program. What would you do and say to help the engineer align real-world application of what they do in their career to an activity in your program?